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Dietary supplement

Sundew Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Sundew is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough, bronchitis, whooping cough.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Sundew by Herbal Terra

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: wildcrafted Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) dried leaf liquid extract. Sundew is a plant traditionally used in small amounts, though human safety data remain limited.

The liquid is prepared using a menstruum (the liquid used to extract the plant material).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Sundew product and its label doesn't state a use — see Sundew's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness ratings in our data for Sundew, so evidence for its traditional uses isn't established in the information available to us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sundew

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Sundew is generally used in small traditional amounts, but human safety data are limited. The safety information available advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to insufficient data.

Because you'd be making a personal health decision about pregnancy or breastfeeding, talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in those situations.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sundew

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked in this product. If you take any medications, confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this supplement won't affect them.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Herbal Terra's Sundew is a single-ingredient liquid extract with no documented medication interactions in our data. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Safety data for this plant remain limited, so it's worth having that conversation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Sundew, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 0606595850602
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 235515
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Sundew by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
0606595850602
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) dried leaf liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: USA.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Alcohol free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Drosera rotundifolia

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

See for yourself

Sundew by Herbal Terra label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Sundew by Herbal Terra

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 mg per serving

Sundew is a small carnivorous plant used traditionally as a cough and respiratory remedy, often in combination cough syrups and homeopathic products....

Wildcrafted Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) dried leaf liquid extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Sundew by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Sundew. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Sundew, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Sundew by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Sundew by Herbal Terra interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Sundew. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Sundew contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety information on file advises against this product during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough data to know if it's safe. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
What is Sundew used for traditionally?
Sundew is a plant traditionally used in small amounts, though the specific traditional uses aren't detailed in our data. Our monograph notes that human safety data remain limited.
Are there any side effects?
No adverse effects are documented in our data for this ingredient, though safety information overall remains limited. If you notice any unusual symptoms after taking it, mention them to your doctor or pharmacist.
What's in this besides the Sundew?
The only other ingredient listed is menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract the plant material from the Sundew—it's not an active ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind Sundew’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Sundew's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sundew 1 reference
  1. Sundew — MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine Source

See these in context on the Sundew monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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